Hey everyone. So I noticed the program didn't really help much. It maybe helped with comas and a/the, but obvious mistakes such as a completely different word that makes no sense in sentence… that's out of its league.
Well… not like I'm better. XD
It's funny how when you write it all seems fine. When you read it back on PC, you find several mistakes and correct them, but only when you upload it for everyone to see you notice huge mistakes, misspellings, and the sort.

Anyway, thank you guys for the reviews. I am so glad you like the story and thanks for tips. I will be sure to read the stories of others as well.

ENJOY!

"Mo… moth…" I was stuttering. I… I was shocked, to say the least. Did she just… say that she wants to be my mother? "But… I… I mean… you… it just doesn't make any sense." My head went into instant headache, trying to process what was going on. It just made no sense at all "Why would you… I'm nothing. Nobody. I…"

Before I realized it, she was hugging me very tightly "Stop, Starsha. Do not say you are nobody. That's the biggest lie I have heard in years. I know that on the streets, nothing is for free."

She held my shoulders and moved so our foreheads were touching, forcing me to look into her eyes. I have never seen this much sincerity, sadness and happiness at the same time "But right here and now, I am not offering you just a place to stay… I am offering you a home, loving family…"

What is this feeling? I feel like my heart is being crushed. Am I… sad? No, that's not it. I am confused. My mind cannot comprehend this. Am I happy? No, not that either. Just what is this feeling? It's squeezing my very soul, but… it's warm. I like this feeling and yet… I am scared.

I don't know how to react. I don't know what to do. My mind is screaming thousands of answers. All seem correct, yet none seem right.

I… a nobody from streets, who just has feathered wings on my back, am being adopted into the royal family. Queen seems sincere. I trust her, but… no, there's just no way someone would be this nice without something to gain… is there?

But… what could she possibly gain from adopting me? It means only bother with specialized clothing and care for my wings. There's a lot of cons, but I see no pros from their side.

"I…" I was touching my chest as I felt that tugging deep inside.

She gently grabbed my hand, holding it on my chest, right on top of my heart "I know…I understand. Your head and heart are in conflict. You grew in an environment where nothing is easy. Mind tells you that I cannot be this kind. But your heart is telling you I am sincere and I care for you. We all do. Don't worry, there's no need to rush it. Take your time, and once you're ready, I will be waiting."

"But… how do I know how I feel?" I asked as a tear was rolling down my cheek.

"Just listen to your heart." She kissed my cheek "You will know the answer soon enough. But whatever you choose, know that I will not throw you on the streets again."

With that, she snapped her fingers and I had a nice yellow-white dress on me. It also had nice perfectly fitting holes for my wings.

She stood up and extended her hand towards me "Now come on, the breakfast is ready."

I hesitate, but only for a second. I take her hand and we walk out of the chamber.
"Hey!" Alessa ran from around the corner to meet us. She had a really pretty silver shirt and white trousers on her. A pretty peculiar choice for a princess, especially so lively one.

"Come now, honey." Bloom extended her other hand and Alessa quickly grabbed it. Bloom led us through castle halls towards the dining room. Alessa was humming a nice melody I didn't know though.

"Oh, that reminds me…" Bloom spoke up "Stella and Altair will come today."

"YAY!" Alessa jumped up, pumping her hand as well "This is gonna be so much fun." She then looked at me and knew I was lost as to who they were "Stella is auntie and Altair is cousin. He is super fun and super cool."

"He's a bit older than you two." Bloom smiled at me "But don't worry, he's a nice kid. He'll be very happy to meet you."

"Mommy, when is dad and big bro coming home?" Alessa asked.

"Day after tomorrow, honey." Bloom replied. I think they mean king and prince. I've never actually seen them in person, but king Sky is known as the best fighter in whole Magical Dimension. Are they on some mission or something?

"Aww." Alessa whined a bit "Not fair that they get to go on a trip but we don't."

I guess not.

"If we went as well, you wouldn't meet Starsha here."

"That's right!" Alessa looked at me with a smile and jumped again "Starsha is much better than some trip."

I didn't really do anything, but… I like her too. She's really friendly and kind.

We entered a nice cozy room with a table in the middle. I and Alessa sat down and soon enough, queen brought plates and a bowl of some dough. She put plates before me and Alessa.
Then, she began twinkling her fingers as magical energy began flying around. It reached into the bowl, pieces of dough began floating in mid-air. They were just flying around, surrounded by magical energy. Then began rotating and formed flat discs. Energy intensified, a flame appeared around them and I watched as dough began changing color from bright white to slightly golden to a nice brown.

Sweet scent filled the room. Like leaves in the autumn wind, they floated down on our plates. Once we both had 5 or 6 on top of each other, a tiny portal opened up above them and a stream of brown thick liquid began flowing down on them. It smelled really good. Portal closed and instead, strawberries appeared from thin air. In spiral, they descended on our plates, making a ring around the pancakes.

"Wow." I couldn't say anything else. I was just… amazed. There was such a grace and beauty in every single movement. It was obvious queen was a true master of magic arts.

"Now for the final touch." Bloom snapped her fingers and another portal appeared. This time, dark, almost black liquid began flowing down in a very narrow stream. As it fell on top of pancakes, it began creating a picture. I soon recognized myself. It was my face, having a nice smile.

My new name 'Starsha' was written above it.

"I love this." Alessa cheered "One day, I wanna cook just like mom."

"One day, darling." Bloom smiled at her and turned to me. I was just slack-jawed in awe. It all looked so great and smelled so delicious. Wait… the other way, I mean…

AN: Damn, I just made myself hungry. XD

"Well… dig in, before it gets cold." Bloom gently patted my head to get me out of a trance.

"Oh… sure. Thank you very much." I said.

"No need to thank me." she sat down as well and began eating.

I took a bite and… by dragon, by god and whoever is out there… the best meal in my entire life just touched my taste buds.

Soft pancakes with nice sugary taste, delicious apple syrup, dark chocolate that perfectly balances the tastes.

But there was more. I noticed that when I took that bite, I felt warm sensation all over my body. There was just a bit of magical energy infused into the dough. It was healing magic, made to heal any wounds and lift the spirit. It was gentle magic from a gentle, caring person.

I felt tears running down my cheeks.

"Is something the matter, Starsha?" I felt a gentle touch of Bloom's hand on my left hand.

"No.. I…" I wiped my tears "I just never had something so good."

"Better get used to it then." Alessa cheered "Mom makes these every week."

Queen giggled at this remark "You bet. Take your time if you need. We're not rushing anywhere."

After this great breakfast, Alessa took me to gardens. They were really beautiful. All kinds of flowers were there in full bloom all around. Purple, red, blue, yellow, all kinds of colors were dancing in the mild summer breeze. The smell was truly out of this world.

"Pretty, isn't it?" Alessa asked. Surprisingly, she was rather calm as we sat on the edge of a fountain. I was a wee bit nervous about water being near my wings, but it was alright.

"It sure is." I said, looking around "I've never seen so many beautiful flowers."

"Mom brought them from a planet she grew up on." Alessa took a deep breath, obviously enjoying the smell of flowers carried by wind "She said these do not grow anywhere else in Magical Dimension."

I was constantly smiling. It was just so pleasant… so calm. Heck, even Alessa slowed down and enjoyed the moment. But I noticed something. In the back of the garden was a big tree. It was obviously old and very strong. Proud crown overlooking the entire garden. However… it seemed too old. It was obviously losing its strength. Bark was falling off, dry and ill. Leafs, yellow in the middle of summer. This tree would soon die and would have to cut down.

Alessa must've noticed I was watching the tree "Yeah… mom said that tree is really old. She said it will have to leave our garden soon."

"Hmm…" I felt kinda sorry for the tree. It seemed so out of strength, yet I felt like it wanted to grow some more.

"We used to play on that tree." We both turned to see a young boy walking up to us. He was slightly taller than us, certainly older. He could be maybe 10 years old. He had short brown hair, bright green eyes.

He was wearing a white T-shirt with blue stripes on it. His trousers were military green.

"Altair!" Alessa suddenly jumped up and ran up to him. She hugged him real tight.

"Hello, Alessa." He patted her head "Long time no see. You've grown a little again."

"No, I grew a lot!" She jumped, pumping her hand up.

He giggled at her and then looked at me "You must be Starsha."

I won't lie… I was anxious as hell. A new person, stranger… I was… embarrassed. I could just nod.

But of course, it wouldn't be Alessa if she didn't act impulsively again. She ran up to me and grabbed my hand "Come on!"

She pulled me towards him, much to his laughter "Come on Alessa, you cannot just pull someone like that."

I was avoiding direct eye contact. I just… I didn't like meeting new people. It never ended up well on the streets. I even subconsciously moved my wings to shield myself, pretty much making a cocoon around me.

Altair smiled. He understood too well "Come on, no need to be so shy." He reached for my head and patted me real gently. I looked at him and he diverted his eyes to my wings "Wow." He carefully touched them. Top side of his fingers gently ran across my left wing "Mom told me about you, but I didn't expect your wings to be so pretty and fluffy."

"Aren't they?!" Alessa cheered "They are also so warm." She quickly moved my wing aside and cuddled to me, getting covered with my right wing.

Altair laughed "I bet they are."

My cheeks were burning. I must've been blushing like crazy, but I was glad they liked my wings. And that Alessa found them so warm. I didn't mind her cuddling to me at all. Well… I was too young to understand it any other way than just her being friendly and getting warm under my wings.

And after all… we could become sisters real soon. Queen has already offered me that much… I was just reluctant to accept it.

But soon, very soon, it will come down to it.

Hey guys. I know this took a while. I was on a trip with my big brother. I honestly had some great ideas there and he also had some suggestions. He actually knows a lot about all kinds of religions. Funny how he's the greatest atheist I've ever seen. So… I asked him some things about angels and from his stories I got great inspiration.

Well anyway… see ya next time. I hope you enjoyed this chapter.